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#AskTDS Why is my landlord switching to the TDS Custodial tenancy deposit protection scheme?

Whether you’re new to renting, beginning a new tenancy with a new landlord, or in an existing tenancy, it’s important to...

#AskTDS: How Will the Tenant Fees End of Transition Affect Tenancy Deposits in 2020?

On the 31st May 2020, the transition period for the Tenant Fees Act in England will end. What does this mean...

#AskTDS “How do I avoid tenancy deposit disputes that could arise from decisions made during Covid-19?”

There have been many questions from landlords, letting agents and tenants on tenancy deposits since the Covid-19 pandemic forced lockdown and social...

#PressRelease: New Covid-19 Webinars from TDS Answer Tenancy Deposit Questions in Lockdown

The only not-for-profit tenancy deposit protection scheme, Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), have launched a series of Covid-19 webinars to provide answers to...

#BreakingNews: New guidelines to allow the housing market to resume in England.

News broke yesterday that Regulations covering travel restrictions in England are being relaxed from today, Wednesday May 13th 2020, allowing lettings agents to carry out aspects of the lettings...

#AskTDS: Where Can Tenants Find Answers on Deposits, Check-ins and Property Inspections During the Covid-19 Pandemic?

Covid-19 has brought with it much stress and confusion for tenants in private rented properties, and it can be difficult to...

Press Release: TDS Publishes Updated Tenant Fees Matrix for England and Wales

Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) has updated their popular Tenant Fees Matrix, which simplifies the most important points in the Tenant Fees Act...

#ExpertView: Industry Acts of Kindness

Industry charity Agents Giving are encouraging the industry to share their #IndustryActsofKindness during this time when community spirit and neighbourhood support has...

#AskTDS “My tenant is moving out and I am concerned they may have Covid-19. How does this affect check-out and deposit release?”

During the Covid-19 lockdown, landlords, letting agents and tenants have raised questions about how the lockdown is affecting normal tenancy processes such...

#ExpertView: Advice on carrying out property maintenance and repairs during Covid-19

As part of the TDS Covid-19 series, Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) and its partners are providing advice to letting agents, landlords and...

#AskTDS: “My tenants are about to move in. How do I carry out a check-in remotely during Covid-19?”

In response to the concerns surrounding tenancy deposit protection during this unprecedented time, TDS has created a Covid-19 FAQ web page...

#ExpertView: RLA and NLA Merge to Become NRLA

Last week the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) officially merged with the National Landlords Association (NLA) to become the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA)....